Departure Bay Travel Guide

Nanaimo

A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.
Two eagles perched on a snow-covered tree branch overlooking a wintery landscape with buildings and a river.
A waterfront with a sandy beach, large logs, and houses in the background.
A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.
A calm sea with a large cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by forested islands.

Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Departure Bay

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp4.770.315 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp4.770.315
Rp5.776.812 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,300 reviews)
"Great location. Beach right outside the back door. Clean rooms."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is Rp3.187.902 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp3.187.902
Rp3.666.087 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.258.152 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp2.258.152
Rp2.619.456 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,545 reviews)
"Rooms were very dated and loud. Lots of noise coming from other rooms. You could hear every step from room above. Location is convenient for catching early ferry. Beds were comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.834.250 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.834.250
Rp2.127.730 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,339 reviews)
"Il y a une buanderie sur place, parfait pour un lavage mi-voyage"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.519.880 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp2.519.880
Rp2.923.060 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,662 reviews)
"Really good"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

3.5 out of 5
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp4.794.730 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp4.794.730
Rp5.513.938 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara and Parksville ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The location was quiet. The room was clean and well kept."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Stephenson Point

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.



Departure Bay Travel Guide